Strategic Event Sales Leader for Weddings & Corporate

Columbia Hospitality; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ironlight, an elevated event venue in downtown Lake Oswego, seeks a Lead Sales Manager to drive wedding, social, and corporate events. You will respond to inbound leads, tour prospective clients, and implement proactive sales strategies with leadership input.

You’ll coordinate event details with operations and the vendor network to ensure polished, memorable experiences. The role is full-time, requiring flexibility for weekdays, weeknights, and some weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 10 years event sales experience.
• Essential relationships with the Portland event industry including planners, catering partners, rental companies, hotel partners.
• Proven ability to develop and execute proactive sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Meet quarterly sales goals as determined by leadership.
• Respond to inbound leads within protocol; conduct tours with clients and admins.
• Attend weekly team meetings to discuss sales progress and planning.
• Overlap sales and venue operations to ensure smooth event execution.
• Coordinate timelines, floor plans, and vendor coordination for events.
• Manage client communications and drive revenue through retention.

Skills

Event sales

Relationship building

Networking

Job description

Ironlight, an elevated event venue in downtown Lake Oswego, seeks a Lead Sales Manager to drive wedding, social, and corporate events. You will respond to inbound leads, tour prospective clients, and implement proactive sales strategies with leadership input.

You’ll coordinate event details with operations and the vendor network to ensure polished, memorable experiences. The role is full-time, requiring flexibility for weekdays, weeknights, and some weekends.